2021 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2021 Chevrolet Silverado
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2021 Chevrolet Colorado | 2021 Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 2.8L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI) | Varies by configuration: 2.7L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; 4-mode/Sport transmission), 2.7L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; 3-mode transmission (work truck)), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged, 4.3L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 5.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI; Active Fuel Management), 5.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI), 5.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI; FFV), 5.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI; Stop-Start), 5.3L 8-cylinder (SIDI; with Cylinder Deactivation), 6.2L 8-cylinder (SIDI), 6.2L 8-cylinder (SIDI; Stop-Start), 6.2L 8-cylinder (SIDI; 3-mode transmission (work truck)), 6.2L 8-cylinder (SIDI; 4-mode/Sport transmission) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L to 3.6 L | 2.7 L to 6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 to 6 | 4 to 8 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel, Flex fuel |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | 6 to 8 | 6 to 10 |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD | Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) | 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) |
| City | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) | 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) |